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Wisconsin Supreme Court Race, Florida's Special Elections, Trump's Trade War
Tue, 01 Apr 2025
A Wisconsin Supreme Court election has become the most expensive judicial race in American history. Democrats are vying to pick up Congressional seats held by Republicans in two Florida special elections. And, investors are bracing for more turbulence, as President Trump prepares to unveil the next phase in his trade war.Want more comprehensive analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter.Today's episode of Up First was edited by Acacia Squires, Russell Lewis, Rafael Nam, Lisa Thomson and Alice Woelfle. It was produced by Ziad Buchh, Nia Dumas and Christopher Thomas. We get engineering support from Neisha Heinis and our technical director is Carleigh Strange.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Why is the Wisconsin Supreme Court race historically expensive?
A state Supreme Court race in Wisconsin is the most expensive judicial race in American history.
They will try to stop all of the government reforms that we are doing.
Why is this race in particular getting record spending?
I'm Michelle Martin-Dencey-Martinez, and this is Up First from NPR News. Democrats think they have a shot at flipping congressional seats in two Florida special elections.
He will be there whenever I need him. He wants to be there whenever we need him.
Will President Trump's support help or hurt the Republican candidate's chances?
And a lesson about tariffs from one of the most protected industries in the U.S.
If you go on the candy aisle and look at the hard candy, you'll see most of it is made outside the United States.
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